Brain Attack Code
What Local number do we dial to activated the Brain Attack Team?
1999
Clinical Pharmacist, Medical Technologist, Radiologic Technologist
What is the most common type of stroke that happens when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked?
Ischemic stroke
What scale is used to assess signs & symptoms of Stroke?
BEFAST- Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms & Legs, Speech, Time
What is the Clot dissolving drug which can potentially reverse the signs and symptoms of stroke?
rTPA (recominant Tissue Plasminogen Activator)
WITHIN how many HOURS from ictus should we activate Brain Attack team for Admitted Adult patients?
6 (six) hours
Who are the Nursing Associates on-duty?
ECS / Bedside Nurse, Stroke Nurse, House Manager, CathLab Nurse, NA/PCT
What type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in your brain ruptures?
Hemorrhagic stroke
What does MRS stand for?
Modified Rankin Scale
What is the Golden HOUR for Stroke?
3-4.5 hours
How do we compute for the rTPA dose?
Patient's Weight in Kilograms x 0.9mg
Who are the Medical Practitioners on-duty?
Neurology Resident, Neurology / Neurosurgery Consultant, ECS Consultant, Medical Resident, Radiology Consultant, Clinical pathologist, Endovascular Specialist
What is the medical term for stroke?
Cerebrovascular Accident
What does NIHSS stand for?
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
What is the maximum dose for rTPA?
90mg